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Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:00:44 +0000FeedCreator 1.7.3Best All-Season Tires for Your VW Jettahttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/best-all-season-tires-for-your-vw-jetta
<p>The Jetta is Volkswagen&#39;s best-selling model with over 14 million sold. As such, it should not come as a surprise that our sales team frequently fields requests for the best tire to put on the Jetta. The typical top requirements from customers tend to be snow traction, longevity and ride quality. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Keep in mind there are a number of different size options used on the Volkswagen Jetta. Always check the size you have on your current tire to make sure you order the correct ones. Two of the most popular sizes are 205/55R16 and 225/45R17, and some of the best options in these sizes include the Michelin Premier A/S, Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season and General AltiMAX RT43.</p>
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Premier%20A/S&amp;partnum=055VR6PREAS&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Michelin Premier A/S"><img alt="Michelin Premier A/S" border="0" height="120" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/michelin/mi_premier_as_pdpcrop.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Premier%20A/S&amp;partnum=055VR6PREAS&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Michelin Premier A/S">Michelin Premier A/S</a>
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&amp;tireModel=Cinturato%20P7%20All%20Season%20Plus&amp;partnum=055HR6CP7ASP&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus"><img alt="Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus" border="0" height="120" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/pirelli/pi_cin_p7asp_pdpcrop.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&amp;tireModel=Cinturato%20P7%20All%20Season%20Plus&amp;partnum=055HR6CP7ASP&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus">Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus</a>
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&amp;tireModel=AltiMAX%20RT43%20(H-%20or%20V-Speed%20Rated)&amp;partnum=055HR6AMRT43&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="General Altimax RT43"><img alt="General Altimax RT43" border="0" height="120" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/general/ge_altimax_rt43hv_pdpcrop.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&amp;tireModel=AltiMAX%20RT43%20(H-%20or%20V-Speed%20Rated)&amp;partnum=055HR6AMRT43&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="General Altimax RT43">General AltiMAX RT43</a>
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<strong><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205%2F&amp;ratio=55&amp;diameter=16&amp;sortValue=0&amp;priceFilter=400&amp;speed_rating=H&amp;speed_rating=V&amp;speed_rating=Z&amp;speed_rating=W&amp;speed_rating=Y&amp;performance=GTAS&amp;tab=All&amp;oEvent=event5&amp;affiliate=TX3">205/55R16</a> and <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=225%2F&amp;ratio=45&amp;diameter=17&amp;sortValue=0&amp;priceFilter=400&amp;performance=GTAS&amp;tab=All&amp;oEvent=event5&amp;affiliate=TX3">225/45R17</a> Tire Sizes</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Premier%20A/S&amp;partnum=055VR6PREAS&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3">Michelin Premier A/S</a> - This is Michelin&#39;s flagship Grand Touring All-Season tire featuring a 60,000-mile treadlife warranty. It offers <span style="line-height: 20.8px;">great wet traction and very good snow traction. The tire features expanding rain grooves so wet traction loss is minimized over the life of the tire. &nbsp;</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&amp;tireModel=Cinturato%20P7%20All%20Season%20Plus&amp;partnum=055HR6CP7ASP&amp;tab=Survey&amp;affiliate=TX3">Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season</a> - The tires is offered with a 70,000-mile treadlife warranty and really impresses in the snow while also delivering a very smooth and quiet ride.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&amp;tireModel=AltiMAX+RT43+%28H-+or+V-Speed+Rated%29&amp;partnum=065HR6AMRT43&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=TX3">General AltiMAX RT43</a> - The AltiMAX RT43 is a best seller in many sizes for many vehicles. It&#39;s offered at a great price point and features excellent wet and snow capability. It also comes with a 65,000-mile treadlife warranty.</li>
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The Tire RackWed, 27 Jan 2016 21:36:00 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/best-all-season-tires-for-your-vw-jettaHunter LeffelFlower Wheels for Your Volkswagen Beetlehttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steering-you-right-with-sonny/flower-wheels-for-your-volkswagen-beetle
<p><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&amp;wheelMake=Sport+Edition&amp;wheelModel=Daisy&amp;wheelFinish=White+Painted&amp;autoMake=Volkswagen&amp;autoModel=GTI+2-Door&amp;autoYear=2015&amp;autoModClar=Standard&amp;affiliate=GF3"><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/se_daisy_pdpfull.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>By a show of hands, okay, maybe comments, who hasn&#39;t seen the Daisy wheel? It&#39;s a pretty good bet that most of us have seen this particular aftermarket wheel at one time or another, and with very good reason.</p>
<p>Designed to fit the 1998-2010 &quot;new&quot; Volkswagen Beetle (among some other VW models), the <strong><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&amp;wheelMake=Sport+Edition&amp;wheelModel=Daisy&amp;wheelFinish=White+Painted&amp;autoMake=Volkswagen&amp;autoModel=GTI+2-Door&amp;autoYear=2015&amp;autoModClar=Standard&amp;affiliate=GF3">Sport Edition Daisy</a></strong> has easily become one of our most popular wheel offerings to date. The appeal of the Daisy wheel is simply undeniable. Some things in life just seem to go with one another. Exactly like peanut butter and jelly, hot wings and football, summer days and convertibles, the Daisy wheel and the Beetle were made for each other. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Available only in 16&quot; diameter, the Daisy has a center cap that can be colored to match your vehicle and give it its own unique personality. More than just about any other wheel, we have found that the Daisy makes an extremely memorable holiday or birthday gift. <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/wheels.html?affiliate=GF3">Shop by vehicle</a> and to purchase the Daisy wheel for your Beetle, or add a set of <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/packages.html?affiliate=GF3">tires</a> to freshen the look and ride of your Bug!</p>
The Tire RackThu, 10 Dec 2015 15:41:14 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steering-you-right-with-sonny/flower-wheels-for-your-volkswagen-beetleSonny ShawTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on Newer Volkswagenshttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms-on-newer-volkswagens
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/content/dam/tirerack/desktop/partsacc/tpms2.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 225px; height: 102px;" />With the requirement put in place in 2007 for every vehicle to be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, the standard method involved having a transmitter on each wheel. This transmitter emits a wireless signal that the vehicle computer receives and processes. At a minimum, this transmission contains the tire pressure and an ID code. This ID code helps your car determine which signals belong to its tires since there are likely more than just four bouncing around at any given time. These transmitters tended to be quite expensive, sometime over $100 per wheel. The cost of sensors in addition to a sometimes complicated reprogram procedure could make purchasing a <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/winter_snow/packages.html?camefrom=wtpack&amp;setAffiliate=TX3">Tire &amp; Wheel Package</a> for winter cost prohibitive. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Prior to the mandated systems, there was another method deployed in some vehicles called an indirect or ABS based system. These systems monitor the wheel spin rate through a speed sensor typically part of the ABS system. When a variance is detected, for example one wheel starts spinning faster than the others, it triggers the light. This is because that one spinning faster must be shorter than it was, that is to say it lost some air pressure. The beauty of this type of system is the lack of a transmitter on the wheel itself, removing the cost burden when considering a winter package.</p>
<p>These friendlier <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=44&amp;affiliate=TX3">indirect</a> systems were abandoned with the advent of the TPMS mandate. But in 2013 and going forward, VW reintroduced them on many of their vehicles. &nbsp;This is great news for the consumer. If you own a newer Volkswagen and previously decided against a winter package, it may be time to re-think that decision.&nbsp; For more info on winter packages be sure to read &quot;<a href="http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/why-buy-wheels-and-tires-for-winter">Why Buy Dedicated Wheels and Tires for Winter</a>.&quot;</p>
The Tire RackWed, 11 Nov 2015 14:40:13 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms-on-newer-volkswagensHunter LeffelNew Lightweight Track Wheel from MOTEGI RACINGhttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steering-you-right-with-sonny/new-lightweight-track-wheel-from-motegi-racing
<p><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&amp;wheelMake=MOTEGI+RACING&amp;wheelModel=MR131+Traklite&amp;wheelFinish=Black+Painted&amp;tab=wheels&amp;affiliate=GF3"><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/motegi_race/motegi_mr131tracklite_b_sr190.jpg" style="width: 125px; height: 125px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a> Anyone who has spent a Saturday at an autocross event or a road course knows that lighter is better. Lighter is especially better when referring to unsprung weight. <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=98&amp;&amp;affiliate=GF3">Unsprung weight</a> is anything not supported by the suspension of your vehicle such as wheels, tires and brakes. As one of the best bang-for-your-buck upgrades, a set of dedicated lightweight track wheels and tires can improve your vehicle&#39;s acceleration, braking cornering, as well as visual appeal.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/motegi-racing-wheels.jsp?affiliate=GF3">MOTEGI RACING</a>, a name very familiar to motorsports enthusiasts, has released a lightweight and affordable wheel for those wanting to shave pounds from their car and time from their runs. The <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&amp;wheelMake=MOTEGI+RACING&amp;wheelModel=MR131+Traklite&amp;wheelFinish=Black+Painted&amp;tab=wheels&amp;affiliate=GF3">MR131 Traklite</a> is available in fitments for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Honda Civic, Scion FRS/Subaru BRZ, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen GTI, Ford Mustang and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in black, bronze and silver finishes. 17x7 fitments average about 17.1 lbs, while the 17x8 option about 17.4 lbs. The 18x8 fitments average about 18.5 lbs. and the 18x9 wheels at approximately 19.2 lbs. With fitments starting at $169* each, the Traklite is an extremely attractive option for your days at the track.</p>
<p>Available fitments:</p>
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<li>17x7&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-114 ET45</li>
<li>17x7&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-100 ET45</li>
<li>17x7&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-112 ET45</li>
<li>17x8&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-114 ET40</li>
<li>17x8&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-112 ET40</li>
<li>18x8&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-114 ET45</li>
<li>18x8&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-100 ET45</li>
<li>18x9&nbsp;&nbsp; 5-114 ET35</li>
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/wheels.html?affiliate=GF3">Shop by vehicle</a> to see if the MOTEGI RACING MR131 Traklite is available for your application.</p>
<p><em>*Prices subject to change</em></p>
The Tire RackFri, 05 Jun 2015 14:50:19 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steering-you-right-with-sonny/new-lightweight-track-wheel-from-motegi-racingSonny ShawWinter Tires for Volkswagen Jettahttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/aj-vest/winter-tires-for-volkswagen-jetta
<p><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS80&amp;affiliate=EB9"><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bridgestone/bs_blizzakws80_ci2_l.jpg" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 125px; height: 125px;" /></a>As Volkswagen continues to gain momentum in the North America market, winter / snow tire selection for these vehicles has become a very hot topic. We often get the question, &quot;What winter tire should I install on my VW?&quot;</p>
<p>My family vehicle is a VW Jetta TDI, and living in Northern Indiana, I need to be prepared for ice, snow and all of the fun that comes with driving in the harsh conditions. White knuckles are something that should not be a part of winter driving and changing tires can make a dramatic improvement.</p>
<p>Like all vehicles, we offer many configurations for Volkswagen applications to meet any winter condition. I always recommend winter tires for the worst driving conditions you may encounter, and most of the time, my recommendation for the vehicle comes from the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/snows.jsp?affiliate=EB9">Studless Ice &amp; Snow</a> category.</p>
<p>For my Volkswagen, I use the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS70&amp;affiliate=EB9">Bridgestone Blizzak WS70</a> on the factory 16&quot; wheel. I use this wheel because I use a <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&amp;wheelMake=BBS&amp;wheelModel=SR&amp;wheelFinish=Anthracite+Painted&amp;affiliate=EB9">BBS SR</a> as part of my summer package. Last year, during one of our worst recorded winters in history, the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 always got me to where I needed to be without issue. While the ride quality may not be to the level of the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=X-Ice+Xi3&amp;affiliate=EB9">Michelin X-Ice Xi3</a>, the grip levels are superior. <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=180&amp;affiliate=EB9">Our test results</a> say the same. Today, the new Blizzak WS80 is replacing the Blizzak WS70 and we will be testing the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS80&amp;affiliate=EB9">new tire</a> soon.</p>
<p>We also offer many wheel options for the Volkswagen model vehicles. I am partial to the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/rial-wheels.jsp?affiliate=EB9">Rial</a> and <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/anzio-wheels.jsp?affiliate=EB9">Anzio</a> brands because of their <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=90&amp;affiliate=EB9">low pressure cast construction</a>. This manufacturing technique makes for a wheel that is slightly stronger, which is better for winter use. Their finishes also make for a durable winter wheel.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?affiliate=EB9">Search by vehicle</a> to view the winter / snow tires available for your application.</p>
The Tire RackThu, 04 Sep 2014 19:21:00 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/aj-vest/winter-tires-for-volkswagen-jettaAJ VestTire Rack Consumer Review of the Kumho Ecsta PA31http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/tire-rack-consumer-reviews/tire-rack-consumer-review-of-the-kumho-ecsta-pa31-v7
<p>You will be amazed by how quiet and steady your Kumho tires will be on your car. I got my first set of Kumho's as a replacement for Continental ContiTacs on my BMW325xi all wheel drive wagon in 2004. The Kumho's gripped better, and they were quieter. I have since used Kumho's as replacement tires on our Mitsubishi, Volkswagen GTI, BMW M3, and our Hyundai Elantra. I am a Kumho customer for life.</p>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:05:37 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/tire-rack-consumer-reviews/tire-rack-consumer-review-of-the-kumho-ecsta-pa31-v7Tire Rack Consumer ReviewsSteel Wheels for Volkswagen Vehicleshttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/steel-wheels-for-volkswagen-vehicles
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<img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/winter/steelwheels/large/X66019.jpg" style="float: left; width: 175px; height: 175px; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px;" />Starting this year, we now offer a new 16&quot; steel wheel for Volkswagen applications. It&#39;s similar to the wheel it replaced, but is designed to accept the ball or radius seat lug bolts that come with your VW. These wheels are economically priced at $58 each* and are intended for use with Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Packages. The wheel isn&#39;t designed to fit Original Equipment hubcaps. For those who would like to purchase hubcaps, view our aftermarket <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/winter/wheelcovers.jsp?affiliate=HJ7">wheel covers</a>.</p>
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The 16x6.5&quot; wheel will fit most smaller Volkswagens, however it does not fit larger models like the Passat, Tiguan and Touareg. Audi and VW often share fitments, but the newest Audi models tend to have brakes that are too large for these wheels, while many older Audi models can use them. To check availability for your specific year, make and model, <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=HJ7">shop by vehicle</a>.</p>
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Following the link above will allow you to enter your vehicle&#39;s information and browse options available for building a winter package. If you need only the wheels, click the &quot;Skip to Wheels&quot; option at the top of the list of available tires. To learn how we know what wheels are an option for your vehicle, read &quot;<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=95&amp;affiliate=HJ7">How We Know What Fits</a>.&quot;</p>
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<em>*Prices subject to change</em></p>
The Tire RackMon, 04 Nov 2013 19:47:40 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/steel-wheels-for-volkswagen-vehiclesBen RooneyMichelin Pilot Super Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/roll-on/michelin-pilot-super-sport-vs-goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2
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In between owning my <a href="http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/roll-on/if-first-you-dont-succeedwhy-your-brz-or-fr-s-needs-better-tires?affiliate=HK8">BRZ</a> and <a href="http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/roll-on/what-are-the-best-wheels-for-a-2013-polished-metal-metallic-honda-civic-si-sedan?affiliate=HK8">Civic Si</a>, I thought about purchasing a <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/SelectProduct2.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&amp;autoModel=Golf&amp;autoYear=2013&amp;autoModClar=2-Door&amp;affiliate=HK8">Volkswagen MK6 Golf 2.5.</a> Yes, the MK7 is right around the corner, but newer isn&#39;t always better. Naturally I started to wonder what <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=225%2F&amp;ratio=45&amp;diameter=17&amp;affiliate=HK8">225/45R17</a> Max Performance Summer tires would be a good choice for my hypothetical MK6?</p>
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The <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&amp;partnum=245YR7PSSXL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8">Michelin Pilot Super Sport</a> would still be my first choice for its crisp, immediate and linear response. I&#39;d also look at the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&amp;tireModel=Eagle+F1+Asymmetric+2&amp;partnum=245YR7F1A2XL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8">Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2</a> as a great value option, as it&#39;s currently on special.</p>
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&amp;tireModel=Eagle+F1+Asymmetric+2&amp;partnum=245YR7F1A2XL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8" title="225/45-17 Goodyear Eagle F2 Asymmetric 2 $100*"><img alt="225/45-17 Goodyear Eagle F2 Asymmetric 2 $100*" border="0" height="120" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_eag_f1_asy2_ci2_l.jpg?affiliate=HK8" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&amp;tireModel=Eagle+F1+Asymmetric+2&amp;partnum=245YR7F1A2XL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8" title="225/45-17 Goodyear Eagle F2 Asymmetric 2 $100*">225/45R17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2<br />
$100*</a>
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&amp;partnum=245YR7PSSXL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8" title="225/45-17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport $158*"><img alt="225/45-17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport $158*" border="0" height="120" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/michelin/mi_pilot_ss_ci2_l.jpg?affiliate=HK8" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=Pilot+Super+Sport&amp;partnum=245YR7PSSXL&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;affiliate=HK8" title="225/45-17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport $158*">225/45R17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport<br />
$158*</a>
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Both tires <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=162&amp;affiliate=HK8">tested</a> well with the Michelin coming in first overall. The Goodyear option had impressive traction and was especially strong in the wet. If you drive your vehicle to its full potential, then the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is the tire for you. If you take it a little easier but want a great tire, you can&#39;t beat the value of the Goodyear option. Many MK6 2.5 drivers will be happy with this tire for its combination of value and steering response.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TRSelectAutoMakeAndYear.jsp?affiliate=HK8">Shop by vehicle</a> to view all options available for your Volkswagen MK6.<br />
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<em>*Prices subject to change</em></p>
The Tire RackFri, 04 Oct 2013 13:26:38 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/roll-on/michelin-pilot-super-sport-vs-goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2Cy ChowattukunnelHankook Tires - Great Grip. Great Price.http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/choose-the-best-tires-with-zig/hankook-tires-great-grip-great-price
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When shopping for tires, value is always a big concern for customers. One of the most common questions I receive is, &quot;Which tire can give me the maximum amount of grip for the best price?&quot; If this sounds like you, Hankook may offer just what you&#39;ve been shopping for. They offer high quality tires at a great price.</p>
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Customers are surprised to learn Hankook is the seventh largest and one of the fastest growing tire manufacturers in the world. Hankook is also an Original Equipment tire supplier for Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Hyundai, Kia and Volkswagen. They offer a tire for almost every need and three of their most popular selections are the Ventus V12 evo K110, Ventus R-S3 and Ventus S1 noble2.</p>
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&amp;affiliate=WC3" title="Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110"><img alt=" Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110" border="0" height="120" src=" http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/hankook/hk_ventus_v12evo_ci2_l.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&amp;affiliate=WC3" title=" Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110">Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110</a>
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+R-S3&amp;affiliate=WC3" title="Hankook Ventus R-S3"><img alt=" Hankook Ventus R-S3" border="0" height="120" src=" http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/hankook/hk_ventusrs3_ci2_l.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+R-S3&amp;affiliate=WC3" title=" Hankook Ventus R-S3">Hankook Ventus R-S3</a>
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+S1+noble2&amp;affiliate=WC3" title="Hankook Ventus S1 noble2"><img alt=" Hankook Ventus S1 noble2" border="0" height="120" src=" http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/hankook/hk_ventuss1_noble2_ci2_l.jpg" style="margin:0px !important;" width="120" /></a><br />
<a href=" http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+S1+noble2&amp;affiliate=WC3" title=" Hankook Ventus S1 noble2">Hankook Ventus S1 noble2</a>
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The <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&amp;affiliate=WC3">Ventus V12 evo K110</a> is Hankook&#39;s Max Performance Summer tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and high performance sedans. It&#39;s designed to combine comfort and control in dry and wet road conditions. Ventus V12 evo K110 radials feature Hankook&#39;s <b>H</b>igh Tg <b>P</b>olymer &amp; <b>S</b>pecific <b>R</b>esin (HPSR) compound molded into a directional tread design featuring a Multiple Tread Radius (MTR) profile that combines notched shoulder ribs, independent intermediate tread blocks and a continuous center rib to blend powerful braking with predictable handling. Wide circumferential and Y-shape lateral grooves help direct water through the tire&#39;s footprint to resist hydroplaning.</p>
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+R-S3&amp;affiliate=WC3">Ventus R-S3</a> tires are Hankook&#39;s Extreme Performance Summer option developed for serious sports car, sports coupe and performance sedan enthusiasts looking for a race-minded street tire that can also meet the demands of autocross, drifting and track events. The Ventus R-S3 is designed to reduce the performance gap between street and track tires by significantly improving dry traction. Hankook Racing Carbonblack Silica Compound (RCSC) technology has been incorporated into the Ventus R-S3 to improve dry grip. The tire&#39;s profile has been developed to maximize a footprint contact patch that features a directional tread design comprised of large shoulder blocks, notched intermediate ribs and a wide center rib to deliver constant road contact and enhance the tire&#39;s handling capabilities.</p>
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The <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&amp;tireModel=Ventus+S1+noble2&amp;affiliate=WC3">Ventus S1 noble2</a> is their Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for drivers of sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans looking to combine on-road performance with all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions. Designed to provide Hankook&rsquo;s ideal ultra high performance all-season balance, the Ventus S1 noble2 blends handling and cornering performance with all-season traction, even in light snow. Ventus S1 noble2 tires use hybrid compound technology silica that combines wet road traction with lower rolling resistance and longer treadlife. This compound is molded into a sophisticated semi-rib asymmetric tread design that features notched outboard shoulders, intermediate and center ribs to deliver responsive handling and stable cornering in dry conditions. Four circumferential grooves and inboard Aqua Hydro Block technology provide efficient wet traction and braking. Carving edge grooves and 3D sipes promote wet road and wintertime traction without abandoning dry road response and handling.</p>
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If you&#39;re looking to upgrade the performance of your vehicle at a <a href="http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/choose-the-best-tires-with-zig/can-you-get-the-best-performance-at-a-value-price?affiliate=WC3">value price</a>, take a look at <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/hankook/hankook-tires.jsp?affiliate=WC3">Hankook&#39;s</a> tires today!</p>
The Tire RackWed, 18 Sep 2013 13:55:35 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/choose-the-best-tires-with-zig/hankook-tires-great-grip-great-priceZig ZieglerTire Rack Consumer Review of the General Altimax HPhttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/tire-rack-consumer-reviews/tire-rack-consumer-review-of-the-general-altimax-hp-v73
<p>I am using these tires on the front of a 1967 Volkswagen Squareback. I love these tires. They are perfect for this car and I drive like a madman in a rallycar!</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:49:44 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/tire-rack-consumer-reviews/tire-rack-consumer-review-of-the-general-altimax-hp-v73Tire Rack Consumer ReviewsGeneral AltiMAX Arctic: A Cost-Effective and Capable Winter / Snow Tirehttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/motorsport-messages-from-marshall/general-altimax-arctic-a-cost-effective-yet-capable-snow-tire
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&amp;tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&amp;affiliate=BF7"><img alt="" src="http://cdn2.content.compendiumblog.com/uploads/user/3830be5e-cdd1-486f-a4e4-308bac9591c9/6d6f39fd-b4c0-430b-b04f-695b0b510bae/Image/0d3e6fbcf6a401ee1943982e001b784e/ge_altimax_arctic_ci2_l.jpg" style="float: left; width: 125px; height: 125px; margin: 5px;" title="General AltiMAX Arctic" /></a>Having a lower price point than many <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp?affiliate=BF7" title="Winter / Snow Tires">winter / snow tires</a>, some customers question the effectiveness of the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&amp;tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&amp;affiliate=BF7" title="General AltiMAX Arctic">General AltiMAX Arctic</a>. This tire is perhaps not as soft as certain Studless Ice &amp; Snow tires like the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS70&amp;affiliate=BF7" title="Bridgestone Blizzak WS70">Bridgestone Blizzak WS70</a> or <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=X-Ice+Xi3&amp;affiliate=BF7" title="Michelin X-Ice Xi3">Michelin X-Ice Xi3</a>, and it may give up a small amount of ice traction. However, this Studdable Winter / Snow tire has proven quite effective for multiple seasons and continues to get strong reviews by consumers.</p>
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As a studdable tire, the AltiMAX Arctic can be sold with studs to further increase traction in the most severe winter conditions. While studded tires are certainly not for everyone and have some negative features, such as reduced dry road handling and increased road noise, the ability to add studs is optional and available for those who desire. It&#39;s also important to check with local law enforcement officials to see if studded tires are allowed in your area. To learn more about how studded tires may or may not be right for you this winter, read &quot;<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=151&amp;affiliate=BF7" title="Studded Tires for Winter Driving">Studded Tires for Winter Driving</a>.&quot;</p>
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As mentioned earlier, customers have been giving the General AltiMAX Arctic great reviews. Take a look at what some of them are saying about their experience with this tire:</p>
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&quot;<em>This tire is the best I&#39;ve ever used in 45 years of driving in Vermont winters!</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta S</p>
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&quot;<em>Awesome snow tire. Not only was it one of the cheaper tires in my size, but one of the best reviewed - and I can see why. My rear-wheel drive BMW got around our 6&quot;, one-day snow accumulation as good as any of the 4WD trucks I&#39;ve had in the past. It is a beast of a tire in the snow, and still very quiet on the highway. If this tire can get a BMW through a North Dakota winter, I&#39;d be confident using it anywhere!</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2004 BMW 330CI Performance Package</p>
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&quot;<em>Fantastic winter tire at a great value price. Ride and noise are good to very good. Ride and cornering are amazing being better than the factory standard tire on this vehicle. Snow traction is good in all conditions and really snow plows through deeper conditions. Ice performance is very good. I have purchased this tire for two vehicles to date and recommend it to my friends as an affordable option for a great winter tire.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan</p>
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To see if the General AltiMAX Arctic tire is right for your application this winter, <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?affiliate=BF7" title="Shop by Vehicle">shop by vehicle</a>.</p>
The Tire RackTue, 04 Dec 2012 17:02:15 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/motorsport-messages-from-marshall/general-altimax-arctic-a-cost-effective-yet-capable-snow-tireMarshall WislerTire Rack Offers Steel Wheelshttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steves-tire-selections/tire-rack-offers-steel-wheels
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=TY9"><img alt="Steel Wheel" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/winter/steelwheels/large/X66019.jpg" style="margin: 5px; width: 120px; float: left; height: 120px;" title="Steel Wheels" /></a></p>
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Are you looking for steel wheels? Something economical to get the job done this winter? Tire Rack has you covered as we offer steel wheels for a variety of different applications. Currently, we provide options in 14&quot;, 15&quot; and 16&quot; sizes. Steel wheels aren&#39;t available for all vehicles, so be sure to create a Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package to see if we have them in stock for your car.&nbsp;</p>
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If you own a Subaru, Volkswagen, Toyota or Honda, odds are we may have a steel wheel to fit your vehicle. Steel wheels offer many benefits drivers like, such as:</p>
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Meet the basic needs of drivers who want the convenience of a winter tire package without the additional cost of an alloy wheel</li>
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Typically available in black or silver finish depending on the application</li>
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Basic styling can often be updated with wheel covers</li>
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Cost less than alloy wheels due to ease of manufacturing and lower material costs</li>
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Begin creating your <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=TY9" title="Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package">Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package</a> and see if steel wheels are available for your vehicle.</p>
The Tire RackThu, 15 Nov 2012 17:25:10 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/steves-tire-selections/tire-rack-offers-steel-wheelsSteve HuffmanWinter / Snow Tires for BMW M3 Competition Packagehttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/winter-tires-for-m3-competition-package
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+LM-60&amp;frontTire=535HR9LM60XL&amp;rearTire=735HR9LM60&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;wtpackage=true&amp;affiliate=HJ7"><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bridgestone/bs_blizzak_lm60_ci2_l.jpg" style="width: 125px; height: 125px; float: left; margin: 5px;" /></a>The Competition Package (ZCP) for the BMW M3 includes 19&quot; wheels that are a half-inch wider than the standard options. We commonly recommend 235/35R19 on the front and 255/35R19 on the rear for a typical M3 Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package, but those sizes will give a stretched look on the ZCP wheels. While the 9&quot; and 10&quot; wide wheels are technically within the recommended range for these tire sizes, winter tires tend to run slightly narrow, and the net result is a tire that looks like it&#39;s stretched to fit the wheel.&nbsp;</p>
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A better solution when using ZCP wheels for winter driving is the combination of 255/35R19 front and 275/35R19 rear tires. While the wider sizes are generally not preferred for deep snow use, they&#39;re the better choice for this particular wheel application. <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+LM-60&amp;affiliate=HJ7" title="Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60">Bridgestone&#39;s Blizzak LM-60</a> is offered in these <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+LM-60&amp;frontTire=535HR9LM60XL&amp;rearTire=735HR9LM60&amp;vehicleSearch=false&amp;fromCompare1=yes&amp;wtpackage=true&amp;affiliate=HJ7" title="Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60">size</a> configurations for the 2012-13 winter season. If you need narrower tires for more severe snow and ice conditions, an 18&quot; Winter Tire &amp; Wheel Package would be the recommended size.</p>
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See what customers are saying about their experience with the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 to help you in your search for a winter tire:</p>
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&quot;<em>Totally impressed with the ice and snow traction from these Blizzaks. Being a rear-wheel drive car, they really hook up and get me going. Deep snow or ice-covered roads are no problem for these. Good job, Bridgestone!</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500</p>
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&quot;<em>I have had these tires for about two months and I can say that they perform very well in winter conditions. Being a powerful car (2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe), these tires have never come close to slipping when starting and stopping on ice. I fully endorse and recommend these tires to anybody with a smaller, AWD sports car.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe</p>
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&quot;<em>This is the premier winter tire, and for good reason. Never again will I go another Wisconsin winter without a set of these. It&#39;s literally a night and day difference when driving on this tire in the snow, slush and ice. We recently experienced one of the worst snow storms here in Southeast Wisconsin - part of my area got hit with more than 20&quot; of snow in less than a day. Even in the unplowed driveways and side streets, I was able to get to work the next day with no problems!</em>&#39; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2007 Volkswagen GTI</p>
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&quot;<em>These tires shined in the Chicago Blizzard in early 2011. When most people were sitting and spinning, I was confidently driving forward.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe Performance Wheel Package</p>
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Create a <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=HJ7" title="Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package">Winter/ Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package</a> that&#39;s right for your application.</p>
The Tire RackThu, 08 Nov 2012 15:54:48 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/winter-tires-for-m3-competition-packageBen RooneySteel Wheels in Stock for VW GTIhttp://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/steel-wheels-in-stock-for-vw-gti
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=HJ7"><img alt="" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/winter/steelwheels/large/X66017.jpg" style="width: 125px; height: 125px; float: left; margin: 5px;" title="Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package" /></a>The current Volkswagen GTI is one of the most popular cars in the hatchback segment. It usually comes equipped with either summer tires from Bridgestone or all-season options from Pirelli or Dunlop. While these tires work well in the warmer months, they do not have much focus on snow traction. Which means purchasing a <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?camefrom=wtpack&amp;affiliate=HJ7" title="Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package">Winter / Snow Tire &amp; Wheel Package</a> is your best bet for handling the toughest conditions winter has to offer.</p>
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For the driving enthusiast on a budget, buying steel wheels with your winter GTI tires can help keep the total cost down. Tire Rack currently has 16x6.5&quot; steel wheels in stock that fit the GTI priced at $58 each (price and availability accurate as of 10/19/12). These wheels will not only fit the GTI, but many other Volkswagen and Audi applications using the 5x112 bolt pattern, including the A3, A4, new (2012+) Beetle, Passat, Golf and Jetta.</p>
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Winter weather hasn&#39;t yet arrived, but winter / snow tire season is in full swing. Many winter items are stocked seasonally, and October is often the month where we have the widest selection in stock. So be prepared this winter by purchasing early so you&#39;ll get the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/winter/wintertires.jsp?affiliate=HJ7" title="Winter / Snow Tires by Brand">tires</a> and wheels you want.</p>
The Tire RackWed, 24 Oct 2012 15:38:49 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/bens-blog/steel-wheels-in-stock-for-vw-gtiBen RooneyBridgestone Blizzaks: Still the Best in Winter Conditions?http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/bridgestone-blizzak-still-the-best-ice-and-snow-tire
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<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS70&amp;affiliate=TX3"><img alt="Bridgestone Blizzak WS70" src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bridgestone/bs_blizzak_ws70_ci2_l.jpg" style="width: 125px; height: 125px; float: left; margin: 5px;" title="Bridgestone Blizzak WS70" /></a>For quite some time the Blizzak brand has proven to be one of the best options on ice and in snow. Introduced in 2010, the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS70&amp;affiliate=TX3">Blizzak WS70</a> had big shoes to fill, based on the brand&#39;s history. After two winters let&#39;s see how it has done in both testing and real world feedback.</p>
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When first introduced, we took it over to a local indoor ice rink and did some measured testing against the competitors. This included the <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&amp;tireModel=X-Ice+Xi2&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Michelin X-Ice Xi2">Michelin X-Ice Xi2</a>, <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&amp;tireModel=Graspic+DS-3&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Dunlop Graspic DS-3">Dunlop Graspic DS-3</a> and <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&amp;tireModel=ExtremeWinterContact&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Continental ExtremeWinterContact">Continental ExtremeWinterContact</a>. The Bridgestone earned top honors in ice acceleration, cornering, braking modulation and handling predictability. It was runner-up in ice steering response and braking which were both aced by the Continental entry. As was fully expected, the WS70 gave a very strong showing on the trickiest surfaces. For complete results to our test, view &quot;<a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=135&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Tire Test Results">Testing Winter Weather Specialists: Studless Ice and Snow Tires</a>.&quot;</p>
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The cream rises a bit more to the top when looking at the survey data we collect from people driving on the tire. Take a look at what some of our customers are saying about their experiences with the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70:</p>
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&quot;<em>The best tire for Michigan winters. Simply amazing!.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta</p>
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&quot;<em>Best tire for winter driving ever. These have lowered my blood pressure significantly.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2009 Toyota Corolla</p>
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&quot;<em>The best I&#39;ve used in over 40 years of driving.</em>&quot; -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2008 Honda Accord</p>
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You&#39;ll see one glowing <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp?additionalComments=y&amp;commentStatus=P&amp;tireMake=Bridgestone&amp;tireModel=Blizzak+WS70&amp;fromTireDetail=true&amp;tirePageLocQty=&amp;affiliate=TX3" title="Customer Reviews">review</a> after another about how great the tire performs in the worst winter conditions. The reviews above were from people that have exceeded 30,000 miles of driving, which lend some extra weight to their input.&nbsp;</p>
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I also use the WS70 on my vehicle and couldn&#39;t be happier. While last winter was a bit disappointing if you love winter weather, we did still experience a few icy mornings. While my neighbors and fellow commuters were slip-sliding away, I was safely and securely moving down the road.</p>
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Available in a variety of sizes, <a href="http://www.tirerack.com/snow/changeover.jsp?affiliate=TX3" title="Shop by Vehicle">shop for winter / snow tires by vehicle</a> to see if the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 is right for your application.</p>
The Tire RackTue, 25 Sep 2012 20:20:56 +0000http://blog.TireRack.com/blog/hunters-ramblings/bridgestone-blizzak-still-the-best-ice-and-snow-tireHunter Leffel